Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This role plays a key part in advancing technologies from early-stage concepts (low TRL) through accreditation and full-scale production. As part of our Systems Engineering team, you’ll work on cutting-edge solutions that support critical programs. We value innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. If you're a creative problem-solver with a passion for technology and a desire to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Experience with the systems development process, including requirements capture, design, decomposition, integration, and verification/validation
Familiarity with the Scaled Agile framework
Active and transferable SECRET clearance is required prior to start date
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Experienced with Communication Hardware architecture/design and test methodologies

Responsibilities

Work closely with a highly motivated and dedicated team of systems engineers while working product development efforts, helping to provide advanced solutions to our government partners
Interact and interface with internal and external customers
Participate in the systems development lifecycle, including trade study execution, system design, requirements definition, requirements allocation, requirement traceability, systems integration, verification testing and qualification
Provide inputs for Program Schedule and Cost Performance (SPI / CPI) for a medium sized program, and help generate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Collaborate across many engineering disciplines to execute program milestones
Facilitate customer demonstration events and program reviews both onsite and offsite
Present technical and program data to customers and executive leadership

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program